Swiss watch manufacturer ZENITH has teamed up with Carl Cox for a collaborative timepiece.
We’re told the techno legend’s new “Defy Extreme” watch features a bevy of lavish specs, including an opulent yellow-gold bezel and chronograph movement of 1/100th of a second. In a clever ode to the legendary DJ’s storied career, the timepiece also features an open dial with chronograph counters in the form of miniature vinyl records.
Cox’s luxurious timepiece does, however, come at a massive premium. The “Defy Extreme” starts at a staggering price of $30,100, so it’s more fitting for a watch collector than your average raver.
Carl Cox and ZENITH’s “Defy Extreme” timepiece.
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Cox’s recent ventures have been eye-popping, to say the least. In January of this year, the techno pioneer launched his own racing team under the umbrella of his Carl Cox Motorsport brand before competing in the Extreme E championship.
He then made history in May when he performed at the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You can watch footage from the dazzling set here.
Those interested in purchasing the “Defy Extreme”—and stomaching its hefty price tag—can find out more about the rare timepiece here.
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have revealed details of their next studio album ‘The Silver Cord’, which is set for release next month.
The album serves as the band’s 25th overall, and the follow-up to June’s ‘PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation’.
As revealed on the band’s Instagram account, the album will feature seven new songs and be released in two formats: a regular edition and an “extended edition” with longer versions of each song.
The album cover sees the sextet in matching black clothing and red teashade glasses surrounded by keyboards and synthesizers, potentially indicating a return to the electronic sound of songs like 2019’s ‘Cyboogie’.
It is not yet known if any singles will be released from the album prior to its official release on Friday, October 27. View the artwork and tracklist of ‘The Silver Cord’ via the band’s Instagram post below:
‘The Silver Cord’ will be available for pre-order from the band’s Gizzverse webstore on Thursday October 12. The European webstore can be accessed here, while the Australian one can be found here and the North American one here.
In January, the band began 2023 by releasing a nine-hour, 86-track live album entitled ‘Live At Red Rocks ’22’. ‘PetroDragonic Apocalypse’ followed in June, which was pre-empted weeks before with a performance in Tennessee where the band performed in drag in protest of the state law.
Outside of the band, several members of King Gizz have also released new music in 2023. The Murlocs – which features both Ambrose Kenny-Smith and Cook Craig – released their seventh album ‘Calm Ya Farm’ in May. Guitarist Joe Walker, meanwhile, released his second album with his solo project Bullant, ‘Late Life Circ’, on September 1.
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is soon to host its most extensive installment yet with an additional conference day, taking place from October 18-22, 2023.
By the numbers, the ADE 2023 program boasts five days and nights across 200+ venues, including 1,000+ events and featuring 2,500+ artists. With already endless options and opportunities for electronic music artists and professionals to explore, a second wave of prominent DJ/producers have been added to the mix.
Latest additions to the lineup and programming include: Adam Beyer, Anetha, A-Trak, Carista, Charlotte de Witte, DJ Holographic, Fatima Yamaha, Hardwell, Héctor Oaks, HoneyLuv, Interplanetary Criminal, Islandman, KI/KI, Peggy Gou, and many more.
Other featured artists include: 999999999, Amelie Lens, Armin van Buuren, Paula Temple, Dax J, Mama Snake, DJ Stingray 313, I Hate Models, Sara Landry, WNDRLST, The Blessed Madonna, Nastia Reigel, Farrago and the list goes on and on.
In addition, the second wave of ADE Lab confirmations have been revealed: Cultivating Communities w/ Saoirse, ISAbella, LYDO, Bella Hall; Cercle’s own creative masterclass; and Echobox’s radio workshop and more.
We appreciate everything ADE has in store for 2023 and hope to see you there!
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Matt Halper and Eli Sones are just Two Friends who, in 2012, created the first hourlong “Big Bootie Mix” before the series took the music world by storm.
11 years and 23 mixes later, Two Friends are coming back to their hometown to unveil the third edition of Big Bootie Land, their curated festival experience, which they say “is a true manifestation of the Big Bootie Universe.”
Two Friends performing at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2023.
First premiering in Boston and then selling out Chicago’s Huntington Bank Pavilion, Big Bootie Land has been wildly successful and has sold over 23,000 tickets thus far. Now, Two Friends are coming to Los Angeles and playing at the famed Kia Forum on February 10th, 2024.
Playing to a hometown crowd, the duo will be debuting “Big Bootie Mix Vol. 24” and transporting fans to the series’ universe with its original characters and storylines as imagined by Halper and Sones, according to a press release.
Pre-sale passes will be available September 26th and 27th at 10am PT before the general on-sale on Friday, September 29th at the same time. You can find more information and purchase tickets here, and check out the trailer below.
Underworld have today shared a new track, ‘denver luna (acapella)’ – check it out below.
The electronic duo – comprising Karl Hyde and Rick Smith released ‘denver luna (acapella)’ today (September 27) and it follows on from their earlier single of 2023, ‘and the colour red,’ which they debuted first at a gig in Bristol in May along with several other new songs.
A statement describes ‘denver luna’(acapella)’ as “a departure from their universally recognised sound and an intimate insight into Karl [Hyde’s] mind as his stream of consciousness vocal becomes the music.”
Watch the Jon Gorrigan directed video for ‘denver luna’ (acapella) here:
Underworld’s last album was ‘Drift Songs’ in 2019. It came as part of a new project called ‘Drift’ which saw the band release new music, art and text pieces weekly over the course of a year.
Speaking about that album in more detail, the band explained that the project “expands and enhances a selection of the recordings” from the ‘Drift’ project and will see the band release more music in the space of a year than in the course of the last 15 years.
The electronic duo formed in Cardiff in 1980; before ‘Drift Songs’ came ‘Barbara Barbara, We Face A Shining Future’ in 2016. In 2017, they released a reimagined edit of their classic ‘Born Slippy’ for the T2: Trainspottingsoundtrack, called ‘Long Slow Slippy’.
Reviewing the band’s collaboration with Iggy Pop for that, NME wrote: “Having both been so integral to the soundtrack and spirit of the original Trainspotting movie, ‘Teatime Dub Encounters’ was borne of an attempted collaboration between Underworld and Iggy Pop to create something special for the sequel T2. For their first meeting, a studio was set up in a hotel room at The Savoy in London and a natural chemistry drove everything from there. It may not have made it for T2, but a beautiful beast of its own came into being.”
This year, Underworld played the two-day London event Junction 2 on July 21. Additionally, they made festival appearances at Coachella, Secret Garden Party and Lowlands.
Charlotte de Witte is a pro at captivating audiences around the globe and soon enough she’ll debut her latest concept — KNTXT Turbo Club, an epic 3-day pop-up series during Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2023.
The techno powerhouse, DJ/producer, label owner and tastemaker known for her “dark and stripped-back” productions will indeed make her mark on Amsterdam this year — as de Witte’s brainchild KNTXT intends to add to the culture with three unique lineups over October 19 – 21.
Details of KNTXT Turbo Club remain top secret for now, but the series promises solo sets and exclusive b2b sessions. Although exact venue and lineups will not be revealed until the very last minute, techno lovers can count on impeccable talent and underground energy near the heart of the city.
Here’s a hint on location: “Our secret club is located in ‘Zeeheldenbuurt’, only 5 minutes away from Amsterdam central station & 8 minutes from Rijksmuseum.”
While there’s much to explore over ADE weekend, KNTXT Turbo Club stands out with its passion for quality techno. We expect Charlotte de Witte to bring her distinct brand of fierceness and intensity to the stage along with her favorite artists of the moment.
ODESZA have consistently pushed creative boundaries to establish a distinctive identity in the electronic music scene. Their commitment to innovation runs the gamut of new music, feature-length films and more, but the duo’s current tour encapsulates it in ways fans have only dreamed of.
Delivering high-energy experiences punctuated by moments of melodic beauty, ODESZA’s “The Last Goodbye” tour has been a runaway hit. After momentous concerts in Tampa, Indianapolis and more, they headed to Charlotte for a typically scintillating show.
The 27-song setlist encompassed both new and classic tracks, with a VIP remix of Pretty Lights’ “One Day They’ll Know” making a special appearance. ODESZA also incorporated two songs from their collaborative side project with Golden Features, BRONSON, named “TENSE” and “LEEP MOVING.”
The duo’s signature drumline, however, was the concert’s indisputable highlight, with each member demonstrating impeccable synchronization. ODESZA’s Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight even joined the drumline briefly, adding an element of fun to the performance.
Harrison Mills (L) and Clayton Knight (R) of ODESZA performing at Charlotte’s PNC Music Pavilion on September 14th, 2023.
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Special guests for the show included singer-songwriters Mansionair, Naomi Wild and Izzy Bizu. Bob Moses also delivered an impressive performance as the opening support act, joining TOKiMONSTA and MiTiS, among others. The Grammy-nominated duo’s signature blend of electronic, house and indie-rock elements created a dynamic and engaging atmosphere, especially with standout performances of “Tearing Me Up” and “Back Down.”
ODESZA’s “The Last Goodbye” tour is still going strong and fans can catch shows across the Midwest and West Coast until October 2023. In the meantime, check out our exclusive gallery below.
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Phoenix’s own alice.km is on the up and up thanks to a multi-genre approach to production. Known for her organic house style, her 2-track EP “The Back Beat” finds the young producer dabbling in techno’s darker side of dance.
The titular track “The Back Beat” – plunges listeners into a techno-rich atmosphere complete with pulsing bass lines and haunting vocal chops. The second track on the outting, “Talk To Me,” provides a unique twist, integrating vocal samples from a techno warehouse party interview, adding some cheeky character to the output. While “The Back Beat” introduces a dystopian soundscape, “Talk To Me” juxtaposes its techno foundations with raw, enticing melodies and a slightly irreverent tone.
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has shared that he is pleased that fans are still listening to Metalica music despite how they get their hands on it.
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Back in the early 00s, Ulrich became the face of the anti-Internet music piracy movement after being vocal about the cons of people sharing MP3 files of the band’s music via P2P file-sharing platforms such as Napster.
While appearing as a guest on SmartLess podcast, hosted by actors Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, the drummer shared that he is happy that people are still listening to Metallica’s music despite how they get it.
“Well, obviously it’s changed quite a bit,” he said. “And in your guys’ industry, some of the same things that we were dealing with 20 years ago are happening. Big picture, and I know this may sound like a little bit of a cop-out, I’m just happy that fucking anybody cares about what we’re doing and shows up to see us play and still stream or buy or steal our records or whatever.”
Lars Ulrich of Metallica performs at State Farm Stadium on September 01, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. Credit: Christian Petersen/Getty
Ulrich continued: “The engagement itself, I think, is the triumph and the victory. Obviously, it’s way, way harder for a lot of the younger bands nowadays because they don’t get the support of the record companies for basic things — just like gear and tour support. So there is very much of a different thing.”
On April 13, 2000, Metallica filed a lawsuit against Napster and alleged that the file-sharing company was guilty of copyright infringement. Ulrich read testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee and explained how the band’s demo of ‘I Disappear’, a track that was set to be released on the Mission Impossible II soundtrack, was leaked on Napster and argued that it the site was enabling users to exchange copyrighted MP3 files.
The suit was eventually settled in July 2001. The settlement required that the site block any music being shared from artists that did not want their music to be shared.
Metalica have previously said that they have no regrets about their legal battle with Napster.
“The whole Napster thing – it didn’t do us any favours whatsoever”, said guitarist Kirk Hammett while speaking on Swedish TV show Nyhetsmorgon. “But you know what? We’re still in the right on that – we’re still right about Napster, no matter who’s out there who’s saying, ‘Metallica was wrong’. All you have to do is look at the state of the music industry, and that kind of explains the whole situation right there”.
Metallica in photo session at a hotel, Tokyo, November 1986. Credit: Koh Hasebe/Shinko via GETTY
Hammett also said that the band “did not make a difference” after pursuing legal action against Napster.
During an appearance on the podcast Let There Be Talk, hosted by actor Dean Delray, the group’s guitarist discussed the legal dispute. “The amazing thing now is back then, people were saying, ’20 years from now, we’re gonna look back and say, ‘Goddamn it! We did the right thing,’” he said.
“But when people were saying back then we were actually gonna make a difference? We didn’t make a difference — we did not make a difference. It happened. And we couldn’t stop it, because it was just bigger than any of us — this trend that happened that fucking sunk the fucking music industry. There was no way that we could stop it. It was a perfectly human thing that just happened. And what had happened was all of a sudden, it was just more convenient to get music and it was less convenient to pay for it. And there you have it.”
In other news, Metallica are currently on their extensive ‘M72’ world tour. The run of dates comes following their latest studio album ‘72 Seasons’, which was their 11th studio album and followed on from ‘Hardwired… to Self-Destruct’, which arrived in 2016.
Zingara and ALLEYCVT have joined forces for “REMEMBER ME,” a dubstep banger with a wistful twist.
As the track’s spellbinding keys tiptoe into focus, we’re quickly flung headlong into a much more sinister arrangement where eerie bass slithers through the mix. Hissing through a tense build, it eventually culminates in a drop that’ll send shivers to your toes.
Here, a wriggling arpeggio crawls like a spider in the brain, slicing through ferocious saws that run roughshod over everything in its path. It’s no wonder “REMEMBER ME” went off at last weekend’s Lost Lands Festival, where Zingara and ALLEYCVT performed the new collaboration live.
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The track’s lyricism strikes a similarly haunting chord as ALLEYCVT navigates the bittersweet landscape of a lost relationship, refusing to relinquish the cherished memories that bind her heart to the past.
“I’ve been wanting to make a song with ALLEYCVT for a while now so this collab is really special to me,” Zingara said in a press release. “Her energy radiates through her music and getting to bring both of our sounds together for our community is really special.”
Take a listen to “REMEMBER ME” below and find the new track on streaming platforms here.
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